PUTTING GOVERNANCE AT THE CENTRE OF AFRICA'S DEVELOPMENT

The Mo Ibrahim Foundation is an African foundation, established in 2006 with one focus: the critical importance of governance and leadership for Africa. It is our belief that governance and leadership lie at the heart of any tangible and shared improvement in the quality of life of African citizens.

2017 Laureate

Prize Committee

Ibrahim Governance Weekend

The Ibrahim Governance Weekend is the flagship event of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, held every year in a different African country.

This three-day event convenes prominent African political and business leaders, representatives from civil society, multilateral and regional institutions as well as Africa’s major international partners to debate issues of critical importance to Africa.

Ibrahim Forum

The Ibrahim Forum is an annual high-level discussion forum convened around one specific issue of critical importance to Africa that demands committed leadership and sound governance. Each year it takes place in a different African country.

Alumni activity

Aïcha Bah Diallo and Carl Manlan discuss remaining challenges in the education system at [email protected]

On 9 May MIF Prize committee member, Aïcha Bah Diallo, attended a one-day gathering that explored solutions in education for the future of the region under the theme ‘Unlocking the World’s Potential: Leading ...

The 2017 Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG), released on 20 November in its 11th iteration, is the most comprehensive Index ever produced by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation. The 2017 IIAG contains 100 indicators sourced from 36 independent African ...